A passing thought before bed...
Recovering from a BI is made harder by the modern world ? ..... does anyone agree if you lived on a tropical island where there was no need for complexities, planning, or memory that it would be far more content life, a life which would co exist naturally. A utopia for BI ?? ...
Since my BI my life has simplified by necessity, I am reasonably stress free but would be right up sh!t creek without a paddle if there was no technology to guide me through my day. On a desert island I suspect I would soon starve with no reminders to obtain and prepare food and eat it... no desert island Utopia for me 
I heartily agree with iforget. Without my phone to remind me about virtually every aspect of my life (I once had a reminder that said 'Get married') I really would be up that creek, paddle-free.
And without the medication the modern world provides I'd be doing the horizontal break dance while foaming at the mouth almost every day on the beach.
It's modern life all the way for me.
Hi Savage,
I consider myself lucky because my BI occured at an early stage in life for me and so I had instant support from my parents and they still offer support now so modern life for me is virually how I like it right now, how I can handle it.
Saying that though, if my BI hit me at a later stage in life where I was living on my own before I went under the knife numerous times as well as radiotherapy and I had no family support and had to seek for support myself, I think modern day life would be very difficult for me. Especially in the world we live in today.
I do agree and I also disagree about the tropical island theory. I think it would also involve your BI and how bad it was. I spent six years staying at home, doing what I wanted, I had no intentions to get a job (This was before I joined my local Headway).
Some would say that what I did would be like being on a tropical island but I shall tell you now that it is very boring to live like that. I lost a heck of a lot of confidence, motivation and I was very antisocial. I was a living day hermit :).
I would more prefer to have a life similar to what I have got now, maybe live in a quiet village in Cornwall, that would be better. Where the people are friendly. Unlike this dump I am in where most of the people are ignorant sons of................. and relax :).
Hi Savage-interesting question....
I like the theory of the natural life.Fortunately I can manage without medication so no issues with that.Physically it would be harder to for me if I had to try and hunt/fish but could happily cultivate my own fruit/veg !Cognitive/memory wise there would be less complications,I think.I could always scratch out a 'to do' list with charcoal on handmade paper !I love the outdoors,nature and my garden/growing food and since I revamped my old greenhouse into an outdoor conservatory I can sit and enjoy my mini Paradise when I have finished the chores of modern living !Life is good if you know where to look : )
I think a lot depends on on your relationship/family status! My family were so important to me post accident, don't think I could impose a more spartan life on them however attractive that may have been for me. My kids were 6, 11 & 15 when I had my accident, and my 'head' was in such a terrible place! Dragging them off, does not seem to have been an option, no matter how attractive it seemed then, and anyway in the first years post TBI I was dependent on family, friends, employers, colleagues, and the NHS. I can see what you mean about, the modern world. It seems set up just to 'challenge' those who have suffered a BI! So to sum up, "Lifes a Bitch post BI, but it is all part of the challenge, that surviving presents! 'ENJOY! "
For me it's all the constant movement and noise I need to get rid of and can't. I've lost my abilities with technology/instructions and I find ALL info unless VERY simple overloading and knackering.
I need to live somewhere REALLY quiet but within easy reach (by car) of shops etc. and with easy parking. I wouldn't want to live alone in a forest or massive field, I'd feel scared. I like having neighbours IF we all help each other out sometimes, watch out for each other, it feels nice, like you belong.
There's bits of modern life I LIKE: the internet for me is a way of keeping in touch, learning and being able to access cultural and political life (if true/real!). It hurts to walk (STILL in mega pain from walking too far on Thursday = 5 days ago, back and left big toe joint hurt BAD) so I'm best if drive and walk as little as possible but sea swimming is the BEST: float = nearly weightless = NO pain in body/limbs/feet except neck always hurts.
I LOVE having a fridge-freezer = necessity for me, BIG one so don't have to shop too often and when CAN cook stew or spag bol sauce = makes lots and freeze so other days = meals ready with far less effort = heat up and add veg or pasta.
Need my car and LOVE driving = it really calms me and is something I do fairly well.
So no, not a desert island for me but I'd LOVE modern life to be FAR less complicated = SIMPLE systems and choices, noisy (WAY too many machines and their noises = HURTS me) and for NO (or very SIMPLE) menus on phones with option of getting straight through to a person who'll SORT the problem = a can-do person! And I need to know dates for bills and be able to change addresses and phone numbers EASILY for everything. I'd like banks to be more HUMAN and have ONE person I could ring who'd sort any problem.
I'd like someone to check up if I'm OK, someone who knows if I'm dead or alive. I'd like (and NEED) systems to be created for ME, putting my needs at centre. I'd like to be ASKED what I need/want and for THEM to do the running and to be believed when I tell the truth = WOW that'd be a real treat and luxury!
That's some (not all, can't do lists) of MY utopia!
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